Winthrop - Winter Range Road Closures

[andrebeergog]

Spent some time scouting this weekend north of Winthrop and noticed many of the FS roads closed on October 1st.   They were marked closed for the protection of the winter range.  Is it this way every year?  Thanks!

[mountainman]

That’s the “New” Methow Valley for you!

[timberfaller]

  

And they have a ton of excuses why too!!

[bigmacc]

 

And they have a ton of excuses why too!!

Yes sir👍 I doubt though that it has much to do with “winter range” probably more to do with their “darlings”.😉

[HikerHunter]

Aren't they just closed to vehicle traffic but open to walking on?

[timberfaller]

Just as there are backdoor Anti-2A groups and people, look no closer then MVCC and its members.  As the ole saying goes, Follow the money trail!!

The Methow has become the proving ground for the Biodiversity groups!  Better known for their anti-hunting and anti-lead stances and promotions!

You can walk on them, just make sure you are wearing Birkenstock and spandex!!

[andrebeergog]

The sign reads closed to all motorized vehicle traffic.  So, the areas are not off limits entirely.

[timberfaller]

Some of the "closure" people, are also rabid against the local ATV crowd!  They've been pushing back against their "ideology's" even if they are now "legal"!   That ruffle's their feathers!

Only "quiet" recreation should be allowed in their precious Methow!  So much for being "tolerant" and "co-existing"!

[PsoasHunter]

What roads are closed? Will be up there Friday, only access in to camp is forest service roads.

[TommyH]

Following along for info.

[MtnMuley]

The roads that you're seeing closed up there on Oct 1 have been that way for many years. These aren't the new closures of the winter range as of recent years.

[Twispriver]

 

[MADMAX]

Agree